David Russell Jacobus

Mr Jacobus was hands down the best lawyer to track down for help with immigrant visa issues for my partner while I was in the throes of one of my busiest workloads as a grad student at an ivy league university. He was pleasant, courteous, thoughtful and considerate from the very first moment we began... consulting with him. David was more than just knowledgeable about the process - he thought on his feet and instantly recognized relevant issues and important points that had never occurred to us. He was alert, attentive to our needs and contingencies, and maintained the highest professional standards throughout. Besides being a remarkably intelligent and astute lawyer, David was likewise very easy to talk to about any and all concerns that would arise on the go - he is patient, listens carefully and thinks rigorously about his client's options.

David has helped me obtain a J-1 visa, despite meeting potential bars that could have prevented me from participating in a significant and meaningful internship program. Following David's advice and presentation of my case, my partner (who was facing more substantial bars) simultaneously received a B...-2 visa and we were able to travel together, despite the fact that unmarried couples don't have a formal status under US immigration law. I've had a very short time to prepare and go through this process, in which every delay or mistake could jeopardize my ability to travel, not to mention concern I had about the detrimental future implications if my application would be denied. It was because of David's professional advice and support that I was able to adequately cover every aspect of my case (including those I couldn't think of myself) and pass the hurdles I was facing. He turned a very hectic and uncertain process with an unfamiliar system into a tolerable experience, explaining everything patiently and answering all my questions. David has helped me with all his heart and great skills. I'm very grateful for everything he did for me and recommend his services without hesitation.

I am an American engaged to an Israeli. We have been living in Israel, planning on getting married and moving to the US, but we needed to go to the US first on a separate visa for my sister's wedding. Navigating getting a K-Visa (for engaged couples) from Israel to the US is tedious and bureaucratic ...enough, but mix in our circumstances of uncertainty around dates, needing a different visa in the meantime, and so forth, and our situation became surprisingly complex. The representatives at the Embassy provided us conflicting information as to our options and how to approach the process. Not knowing our legal status and our ability to move, our lives felt very much on hold. David Jacobus helped us immensely in cutting through the red tape and the ambiguity as to our options, enabling us to get our K-Visa, as well as a separate visa for my sister's wedding in the meantime, all in a way that would not jeopardize our plans for a move back to the US after our own wedding. The process quickly changed from a frustrating, uncertain, and stressful situation to one that was smooth, organized, and clear. David kept us informed and guided us throughout the process. We found him to be a very professional and knowledgeable attorney as well as a clear communicator, and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal counsel.